This is the story of a Little Falcon, a Plains Indian boy and Shadow, a paint pony that he raises from birth. It is written BWM, so the Native American way of life is mostly intact – with the only contact with whites are the mountain men and fur traders. The trials that Falcon must go through to keep his horse and the bravery he shows when confronted with setbacks is a terrific life-lesson for young and old. Told from the point of view of both the boy and the horse, the story keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end.